WO2021161719A1

WO2021161719A1 - Nursing care equipment provision assistance system, nursing care equipment provision assistance method, and program

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Publication number: WO2021161719A1
Application number: PCT/JP2021/001331
Authority: WO
Inventors: 寿志岸田; 崇稔小森
Original assignee: パナソニックＩｐマネジメント株式会社
Priority date: 2020-02-12
Filing date: 2021-01-15
Publication date: 2021-08-19
Also published as: JPWO2021161719A1

Abstract

The present disclosure addresses the problem of assisting in the provision of nursing care equipment installed in a target space. A nursing care equipment provision assistance system (10) is provided with a selection unit (11), a control unit (12), and an adjustment unit (13). The selection unit (11) selects, as provided equipment and from among a plurality of pieces of nursing care equipment, nursing care equipment to be installed in the target space. The control unit (12) displays an object (Im2), corresponding to the provided equipment, on a display unit (22) so as to be superimposed on an image of the target space as captured by an image capturing unit (21). The adjustment unit (13) adjusts the size, orientation, and/or location of the object (Im2) displayed on the display unit (22).

Description

Nursing care product proposal support system, long-term care product proposal support method and program

This disclosure generally relates to a long-term care product proposal support system, a long-term care product proposal support method and a program, and more specifically, a long-term care product proposal support system that proposes a long-term care product installed in a target space, a long-term care product proposal support method and a program. ..

Patent Document 1 discloses a temporary handrail installed in a target space having a small step such as an entrance approach. In this temporary handrail, the first support column is installed on the first base plate installed on the lower side of the step, and the second support column is installed on the second base plate installed on the upper side of the step. The first handrail mounting portion is attached to the upper end of the first strut via the first hinge, and the second handrail mounting portion is attached to the upper end of the second strut via the second hinge. A first handrail is bridged between the first handrail mounting portion and the second handrail mounting portion.

For users who use nursing care products installed in the target space such as the temporary handrail described above, it is difficult to imagine the usability of the nursing care products until the nursing care products are actually installed in the target space. Therefore, it is difficult to propose this kind of long-term care product.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-118016

This disclosure is made in view of the above reasons, and an object of the present disclosure is to provide a long-term care product proposal support system, a long-term care product proposal support method, and a program capable of supporting the proposal of long-term care products installed in the target space.

The nursing care product proposal support system according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes a selection unit, a control unit, and an adjustment unit. The selection unit selects the long-term care product to be installed in the target space as the proposed long-term care product from the plurality of long-term care products. The control unit superimposes an object corresponding to the proposed product on the image of the target space captured by the imaging unit and displays it on the display unit. The adjusting unit adjusts at least one of the size, orientation, and position of the object to be displayed on the display unit.

The long-term care product proposal support method according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes a selection process, a control process, and an adjustment process. In the selection process, the long-term care product installed in the target space is selected as the proposed long-term care product from the plurality of long-term care products. In the control process, the object corresponding to the proposed product is superimposed on the image of the target space captured by the imaging unit and displayed on the display unit. In the adjustment process, at least one of the size, orientation, and position of the object to be displayed on the display unit is adjusted.

The program according to one aspect of the present disclosure is a program for causing one or more processors to execute the above-mentioned long-term care product proposal support method.

FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram showing a schematic configuration of a nursing care product proposal support system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2A is an explanatory diagram schematically showing the relationship between the user of the long-term care product, the long-term care product, and the target space using the same long-term care product proposal support system. FIG. 2B is an explanatory diagram schematically showing that the same care product proposal support system can be used to consistently support from the proposal of care products to maintenance. FIG. 3 is a schematic view showing a situation in which a long-term care product proposed using the same long-term care product proposal support system is installed in the target space. FIG. 4A is a schematic view showing a usage example of the above-mentioned nursing care product proposal support system. FIG. 4B is a schematic view showing an operation example of the client terminal in the above-mentioned nursing care product proposal support system. 5A to 5D are schematic views showing an example of a screen displayed on the display unit of the client terminal of the same. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an operation example of the above-mentioned nursing care product proposal support system. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the details of the selection process in the above-mentioned nursing care product proposal support system. FIG. 8A is a schematic view showing a usage example of the nursing care product proposal support system according to the second embodiment. FIG. 8B is a schematic view showing an operation example of the client terminal in the above-mentioned nursing care product proposal support system.

(Embodiment 1)
(1) Outline An outline of the nursing care product proposal support system 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

The long-term care product proposal support system 10 is used for proposing the long-term care product B1 (see FIG. 3) installed in the target space A1 (see FIG. 3). As an example of this kind of nursing care product B1, there is a temporary handrail installed in a target space A1 having a step like an entrance approach. Regarding this type of long-term care product B1, for the user C1 (see FIG. 2A) who uses the long-term care product B1, the feeling of use of the long-term care product B1 and the like until the long-term care product B1 is actually installed in the target space A1. It's hard to imagine. For example, when the nursing care product B1 is actually installed in the target space A1, the size of the nursing care product B1 is larger or smaller than expected for the user C1, and the color of the nursing care product B1 is in the target space A1. You may feel dissatisfied with the disagreement or the feeling of oppression.

Therefore, the long-term care product proposal support system 10 according to the present embodiment makes it easy for the user C1 and the like to imagine the usability of the long-term care product B1 without actually installing the long-term care product B1 in the target space A1. By doing so, we support the proposal of nursing care product B1.

That is, the nursing care product proposal support system 10 according to the present embodiment includes a selection unit 11, a control unit 12, and an adjustment unit 13. The selection unit 11 selects the nursing care product B1 installed in the target space A1 as the proposed product from the plurality of nursing care products B1. The control unit 12 superimposes the object Im2 (see FIG. 4B) corresponding to the proposed product on the image Im1 (see FIG. 4B) of the target space A1 captured by the image pickup unit 21 and displays it on the display unit 22. The adjusting unit 13 adjusts at least one of the size, orientation, and position of the object Im2 to be displayed on the display unit 22.

According to this configuration, the long-term care product proposal support system 10 can simulate the situation where the long-term care product B1 is installed in the target space A1 on the screen displayed on the display unit 22. That is, the long-term care product proposal support system 10 realizes so-called augmented reality (AR) display by superimposing the object Im2 corresponding to the long-term care product B1 on the image Im1 of the target space A1. As a result, the nursing care product proposal support system 10 makes it easier to imagine the situation in which the nursing care product B1 is actually installed in the target space A1 from the image. Moreover, in the nursing care product B1 installed in the target space A1, the impression and usability greatly change depending on the size, orientation, position, etc., and at least one of the size, orientation, and position of the object Im2 to be displayed on the display unit 22. One is adjusted by the adjusting unit 13. Therefore, at least one of the size, orientation, and position of the object Im2 corresponding to the nursing care product B1 (proposal product) is adjusted according to the image Im1 of the target space A1, so that the nursing care product B1 is actually adjusted to the target space A1. It is possible to reproduce a screen that is close to the situation installed in. Therefore, the long-term care product proposal support system 10 can make it easier for the user C1 and the like to imagine the feeling of use of the long-term care product B1 without actually installing the long-term care product B1 in the target space A1. be. As a result, according to the long-term care product proposal support system 10, there is an advantage that it is possible to support the proposal of the long-term care product B1 installed in the target space A1.

(2) Definition The long-term care product proposal support system 10 can be used, for example, for selling or renting the long-term care product B1, remodeling or designing a facility (including a building), or evaluating or marketing the long-term care product B1. For example, when the long-term care product proposal support system 10 is used when selling or renting the long-term care product B1, it becomes easier for the user C1 or the like of the long-term care product B1 to imagine the usability when the long-term care product B1 is installed. .. In the present embodiment, as an example, it is assumed that the long-term care product proposal support system 10 is used in the scene of selling or renting the long-term care product B1.

Further, the long-term care product proposal support system 10 includes, for example, a long-term care product B1 seller or a renter, a user C1 who uses the long-term care product B1, a contractor who installs the long-term care product B1, or a long-term care provider who cares for the user C1. Used by people, etc. That is, the user U1 of the long-term care product proposal support system 10 (see FIG. 4A) is a business operator who sells or rents the long-term care product B1, a user C1 who uses the long-term care product B1, a contractor who installs the long-term care product B1, and a welfare equipment specialist. Includes counselors and caregivers who care for user C1. For example, for a person (so-called “sales staff”) who is engaged in the sales position of a company that sells or rents the long-term care product B1, the long-term care product proposal support system 10 can be used to provide long-term care to the user C1 of the long-term care product B1 or the like. It becomes easier to explain the usability when the product B1 is installed. In this embodiment, as an example, it is assumed that the person (sales staff) engaged in the sales position of the company that sells or rents the long-term care product B1 is the user U1 of the long-term care product proposal support system 10.

The "user" of the long-term care product B1 referred to in the present disclosure may be a "support-requiring person" or a "care-requiring person" in the field of long-term care, or a person other than the "support-requiring person" and the "care-requiring person". It may be. Similarly, the “caregiver” in the present disclosure means a person who cares for the user C1 of the nursing care product B1, for example, the family of the user C1, the care manager, the staff of the Community Comprehensive Support Center, the nurse, and the pharmacist. , Life counselors, helpers, local welfare officers, residents' association volunteers, etc. The user C1 and the caregiver may each refer to one person included in a group of two or more people, or may refer to two or more persons (including all persons) included in the group. In the present embodiment, as an example, a case where an elderly person whose motor function has deteriorated due to aging is designated as a user C1 will be described.

The "target space" referred to in the present disclosure means a space in which the nursing care product B1 is installed in a real space, and may include both an outdoor space and an indoor space. For example, when the nursing care product B1 is a "handrail", the target space A1 is, for example, an outdoor space such as an entrance porch of a facility or an indoor space such as a corridor in a facility. If the nursing care product B1 is a bathtub stand, a shower chair, or the like, the target space A1 is the bathroom of the facility. In the present embodiment, as an example, it is assumed that the nursing care product B1 is installed in a housing facility consisting of a detached house, and therefore, the target space A1 is a part of the housing facility.

The "nursing care product" referred to in the present disclosure is an article provided for some kind of care for the user C1 and is a concept including welfare equipment. The nursing care product B1 includes, for example, a handrail, a nursing bed, a portable toilet, a bathtub stand, a shower chair, and the like. Further, the long-term care product B1 also includes tools such as a wheelchair and a walker that are supposed to be moved. These long-term care products B1 are basically installed for the purpose of using the user C1 who needs long-term care, but are articles used by healthy people who do not need long-term care, such as handrails. However, it may be included in the long-term care product B1. In the present embodiment, as an example, the long-term care product B1 proposed by using the long-term care product proposal support system 10 is a "temporary handrail" as shown in FIG.

The term "installation" as used in the present disclosure means to defer an object in a certain place, and includes an installation that involves fixing the object in a fixed position and an installation that simply places the object without fixing the object. Can include both. That is, the nursing care product B1 is installed in the target space A1 by being placed in the target space A1. Here, the nursing care product B1 may be fixed, for example, at a specific position in the target space A1 with burying or construction using fasteners such as bolts, or may be placed in a movable manner. good. Further, the nursing care product B1 which is supposed to be moved, such as a wheelchair and a walker, is not installed at a specific position but is installed in a movable manner. In the present embodiment, since the nursing care product B1 is a "temporary handrail", the nursing care product B1 is installed in the target space A1 by being arranged at a specific position in the target space A1 without fixing work. NS.

The "object" referred to in this disclosure consists of data that can be processed by one or more processors, and is a virtual model that imitates the nursing care product B1. That is, the object Im2 is a virtual model defined in such a virtual space, does not actually exist in the real space (real space), and does not accompany an entity. As an example, as shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of objects Im2 are associated with the plurality of nursing care products B1. Of these plurality of objects Im2, the object Im2 corresponding to the nursing care product B1 selected as the proposed product, that is, the object Im2 corresponding to the proposed product is displayed on the display unit 22 by the control unit 12. As an example in this embodiment, the object Im2 consists of a three-dimensional (3D) model having dimensions in three directions of length, width, and depth. In the object Im2 composed of the three-dimensional three-dimensional model as described above, the orientation of the object Im2 can be changed when the object Im2 is displayed on the display unit 22.

(3) Configuration Hereinafter, the configuration of the long-term care product proposal support system 10 according to the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

As an example, the nursing care product proposal support system 10 according to the present embodiment is realized by a client-server type computer system including a host system 1 and a client terminal 2 as shown in FIG. .. This computer system constitutes the nursing care product proposal support system 10.

That is, the nursing care product proposal support system 10 according to the present embodiment includes a higher-level system 1 and a client terminal 2 as shown in FIG. As described above, the nursing care product proposal support system 10 includes a selection unit 11, a control unit 12, and an adjustment unit 13. Further, in the present embodiment, the nursing care product proposal support system 10 also includes an imaging unit 21 and a display unit 22 as components. In the present embodiment, the selection unit 11, the control unit 12, and the adjustment unit 13 are provided in the host system 1. The image pickup unit 21 and the display unit 22 are provided on the client terminal 2.

The host system 1 and the client terminal 2 are configured to be able to communicate with each other. The term "communicable" as used in the present disclosure means that information can be exchanged directly or indirectly via a network NT1 or a repeater by an appropriate communication method of wired communication or wireless communication. That is, the host system 1 can exchange information with and from the client terminal 2.

In the example of FIG. 1, the nursing care product proposal support system 10 includes one client terminal 2. The client terminal 2 is connected to the host system 1 via a network NT1 such as the Internet. The number of client terminals 2 is not limited to one, and may be, for example, two or more (plural). That is, in the client-server type nursing care product proposal support system 10, it is possible to connect a plurality of client terminals 2 to one higher-level system 1.

As shown in FIG. 1, the host system 1 has an input unit 14, an extraction unit 15, an environmental information acquisition unit 16, a user information acquisition unit 17, and a communication unit, in addition to the selection unit 11, the control unit 12, and the adjustment unit 13. 18 and a data storage unit 19 are further provided.

In the present embodiment, as an example, the host system 1 mainly includes a computer system (including a server or cloud computing) having one or more processors and one or more memories. One or more processors execute a program recorded in one or more memories to execute a selection unit 11, a control unit 12, an adjustment unit 13, an input unit 14, an extraction unit 15, an environment information acquisition unit 16, and a user. The functions of the information acquisition unit 17 and the like are realized. The program may be pre-recorded in memory, provided by being recorded on a non-temporary recording medium such as a memory card, or provided through a telecommunication line. In other words, the above program causes one or more processors to function as a selection unit 11, a control unit 12, an adjustment unit 13, an input unit 14, an extraction unit 15, an environment information acquisition unit 16, a user information acquisition unit 17, and the like. Program.

As described above, the selection unit 11 selects the long-term care product B1 installed in the target space A1 as the proposed long-term care product from the plurality of long-term care products B1. That is, the nursing care product B1 selected by the selection unit 11 from the plurality of nursing care products B1 becomes the "proposal product".

In the present embodiment, the selection unit 11 selects a nursing care product suitable for installation in the target space A1 as a proposed product from a plurality of nursing care products B1 based on the environmental information regarding the target space A1. That is, the proposed product can be automatically selected by the selection unit 11 based on the environmental information regarding the target space A1.

Further, in the present embodiment, the selection unit 11 proposes the long-term care product B1 suitable for the use of the user C1 from among the plurality of long-term care products B1 based on the user information regarding the user C1 who uses the proposed product. Select as a product. That is, the proposed product can be automatically selected by the selection unit 11 based on the user information regarding the user C1 who uses the nursing care product B1 selected as the proposed product.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the selection unit 11 is suitable for installation in the target space A1 from among the plurality of nursing care products B1 based on both the environmental information and the user information, and the user C1 is used. The nursing care product B1 suitable for the above is automatically selected as the proposed product. In other words, in the selection unit 11, the nursing care product B1 suitable for installation in the target space A1 and suitable for use by the user C1 is proposed as the proposed product.

In particular, in the present embodiment, as an example, the selection unit 11 uses machine learning to select (suggest) the nursing care product B1 as the proposal product. That is, the selection unit 11 selects (proposes) the nursing care product B1 as the proposed product by using the learned model generated by the machine learning algorithm by artificial intelligence (AI). The trained model referred to here is a model generated by a computer system from training data based on a learning program. The trained model is used for analysis of environmental information and user information, selection of proposed products, and the like.

As described above, the control unit 12 superimposes the object Im2 corresponding to the proposed product on the image Im1 of the target space A1 imaged by the image pickup unit 21 and displays it on the display unit 22. In the present embodiment, since the image pickup unit 21 and the display unit 22 are provided on the client terminal 2, the control unit 12 superimposes the object Im2 on the image Im1 captured by the image pickup unit 21 of the client terminal 2 to the client terminal. It is displayed on the display unit 22 of 2.

As described above, the adjusting unit 13 adjusts at least one of the size, orientation, and position of the object Im2 to be displayed on the display unit 22. In the present embodiment, since the display unit 22 is provided on the client terminal 2, the adjustment unit 13 adjusts at least one of the size, orientation, and position of the object Im2 to be displayed on the display unit 22 of the client terminal 2. .. In the present embodiment, the adjusting unit 13 is configured to be able to adjust all of the size, orientation, and position of the object Im2 to be displayed on the display unit 22. That is, the adjusting unit 13 can adjust the size of the object Im2, adjust the orientation of the object Im2, and adjust the position of the object Im2.

Further, the adjustment unit 13 has a manual adjustment function. The manual adjustment function is a function of adjusting at least one of the size, orientation, and position of the object Im2 based on the operation signal corresponding to the operation of a person (user U1 of the nursing care product proposal support system 10). That is, according to the manual adjustment function of the adjustment unit 13, at least one of the size, orientation, and position of the object Im2 (all in the present embodiment) can be manually adjusted according to a human operation.

Further, the adjustment unit 13 has an automatic adjustment function. The automatic adjustment function is a function that adjusts at least one of the size, orientation, and position of the object Im2 based on the environmental information regarding the target space A1. That is, according to the automatic adjustment function of the adjustment unit 13, at least one of the size, orientation, and position of the object Im2 (all in the present embodiment) can be automatically adjusted based on the environmental information regarding the target space A1. It becomes.

In particular, the automatic adjustment function adjusts at least one of the size, orientation, and position of the object Im2, imitating the appearance when the nursing care product B1 corresponding to the object Im2 is installed in the target space A1. As a result, at least one of the size, orientation, and position of the object Im2 (all in the present embodiment) is automatically set to imitate the appearance when the nursing care product B1 corresponding to the object Im2 is installed in the target space A1. It becomes adjustable.

The input unit 14 receives input of various information and signals from the outside of the host system 1. The input unit 14 accepts at least the input of the operation signal from the client terminal 2. As a result, the host system 1 can indirectly accept the operations (including voice operations) of a person (user of the nursing care product proposal support system 10) on the client terminal 2.

The extraction unit 15 automatically extracts various information from the image or the like captured by the image pickup unit 21. As an example, the extraction unit 15 extracts the automatic extraction information included in the environmental information from the image Im1 of the target space A1 captured by the imaging unit 21.

The environmental information acquisition unit 16 acquires environmental information. Here, the environmental information acquisition unit 16 acquires environmental information from the input unit 14 and the extraction unit 15. The environmental information acquired by the environmental information acquisition unit 16 is used by the selection unit 11 and the adjustment unit 13. That is, the selection unit 11 selects the nursing care product suitable for installation in the target space A1 as the proposal product from the plurality of nursing care products B1 based on the environmental information acquired by the environmental information acquisition unit 16. The adjustment unit 13 adjusts at least one of the size, orientation, and position of the object Im2 by the automatic adjustment function based on the environment information acquired by the environment information acquisition unit 16.

The user information acquisition unit 17 acquires user information. Here, the user information acquisition unit 17 acquires user information from the input unit 14 and the extraction unit 15. The user information acquired by the user information acquisition unit 17 is used by the selection unit 11. That is, the selection unit 11 selects the long-term care product B1 suitable for the use of the user C1 as the proposed product from the plurality of long-term care products B1 based on the user information acquired by the user information acquisition unit 17. ..

The communication unit 18 has a function of communicating with the client terminal 2. In the present embodiment, the communication unit 18 is connected to the network NT1 and communicates with the client terminal 2 via the network NT1. Here, the communication unit 18 communicates bidirectionally with the client terminal 2.

The data storage unit 19 stores (stores) a plurality of objects Im2, environmental information, user information, and the like. Further, the data storage unit 19 is necessary for calculations by the input unit 14, the extraction unit 15, the environment information acquisition unit 16, the user information acquisition unit 17, etc., in addition to the selection unit 11, the control unit 12, and the adjustment unit 13. Further memorize information and the like. The data storage unit 19 includes a rewritable non-volatile memory such as an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory).

The plurality of objects Im2 stored in the data storage unit 19 include a plurality of objects Im2 having a one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of nursing care products B1 that are the population when the selection unit 11 selects the proposed product. That is, at least all the objects Im2 corresponding to the nursing care product B1 that can be selected as the proposed product by the selection unit 11 are stored in the data storage unit 19. As described above, as an example in the present embodiment, the nursing care product B1 is a “temporary handrail”. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 1, the object Im2 corresponding to various types of "temporary handrails" such as "one handrail" having a handrail on only one side, "both handrails" having handrails on both sides, standard type or long type, etc. Is stored in the data storage unit 19.

Further, the data storage unit 19 stores back data including product information related to the nursing care product B1, photo data of an introduction example of the nursing care product B1 and the like. The product information includes installation conditions indicating the size and shape of the space required for installing the nursing care product B1. In addition, the product information includes physical information (degree of care required, etc.) of the user C1 suitable for using the nursing care product B1. In addition, the product information includes the product number, price, name, type, use, dimensions, weight, material and attributes of the nursing care product B1, a link to a site for introducing or explaining the nursing care product B1, and image data (photos and videos). Includes) and other information. The image data includes, for example, data indicating the operation of the nursing care product B1.

The operation of each part of the host system 1 will be explained in detail in the column of "(5) Operation".

As shown in FIG. 1, the client terminal 2 further includes an operation unit 23 in addition to the image pickup unit 21 and the display unit 22.

The client terminal 2 mainly consists of a computer system including one or more processors and one or more memories. The client terminal 2 is realized by, for example, a mobile information terminal such as a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a personal computer, or a wearable terminal. This type of client terminal 2 functions as the client terminal 2 in the nursing care product proposal support system 10 by, for example, installing a dedicated application program and activating this application program. In this embodiment, as an example, the client terminal 2 is a smartphone.

By being connected to the network NT1, the client terminal 2 performs bidirectional communication with the host system 1 via the network NT1. If the client terminal 2 is a mobile information terminal such as a smartphone, it is connected to the network NT1 via a router or the like by, for example, wireless communication using radio waves as a medium. Further, this type of client terminal 2 can be connected to the network NT1 even outdoors, for example, via a mobile phone network (carrier network) or a public wireless LAN (Local Area Network) provided by a telecommunications carrier. The connection method between the client terminal 2 and the network NT1 is not limited to a specific method, and may be, for example, any of a wired method, a wireless method, and a combination of the wired method and the wireless method.

The imaging unit 21 has, for example, an image sensor such as a CCD (Charge Coupled Devices) or a CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor). The image pickup unit 21 converts the image formed on the light receiving surface into an electric signal and outputs the image. A light projecting unit (light) is attached to the imaging unit 21 so that imaging can be performed even in a dark place.

The display unit 22 is realized by a liquid crystal display, an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display, or the like.

The operation unit 23 accepts the operation of the user U1. When the user U1 performs an operation on the operation unit 23, an electric signal (operation signal) corresponding to this operation is generated, and the operation signal is transmitted to the host system 1. By operating the operation unit 23, the user U1 performs, for example, a "selection input" for selecting one option from a plurality of options, a "character input" for inputting character string data (text data), and the like. It can be carried out.

That is, the client terminal 2 has a function as a display unit 22 that presents (outputs) information to the user U1 and a function as an operation unit 23 that accepts the operation of the user U1. As a result, the client terminal 2 functions as a user interface.

In the present embodiment, the display unit 22 is arranged on the front surface of the client terminal 2 made of a smartphone, and the imaging unit 21 is arranged on the back surface of the client terminal 2. In short, in the client terminal 2, the display unit 22 and the image pickup unit 21 are arranged so as to face opposite directions in the front-rear direction.

Further, in the present embodiment, the client terminal 2 has a touch panel display that also serves as a display unit 22 and an operation unit 23. Therefore, the operation unit 23 is integrated with the display unit 22.

However, the client terminal 2 is not limited to the touch panel display, and may have an operation unit 23 such as a keyboard, a pointing device, or a mechanical switch. Further, the operation unit 23 may accept the operation of the user U1 by voice input, for example. The "voice input" referred to in the present disclosure is a character string data (text data) from voice by converting the voice emitted by the user U1 into an electric signal with a microphone and performing voice recognition for this electric signal (voice signal). Means to extract. Further, the client terminal 2 may present information to the user U1 by voice output or the like instead of or together with the display.

Further, in the present embodiment, the client terminal 2 is equipped with a Web browser function, and for example, a screen such as a presentation screen D1 (see FIG. 4B) distributed from the host system 1 is displayed on the display unit 22. .. That is, in the present embodiment, the presentation screen D1 and the like displayed on the display unit 22 are screens generated by the host system 1.

(4) Function Next, the function of the long-term care product proposal support system 10 according to the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 2A and 2B.

FIG. 2A is an explanatory diagram schematically showing the relationship between the user C1 of the long-term care product B1, the long-term care product B1, and the target space A1 using the long-term care product proposal support system 10 according to the present embodiment. .. That is, the long-term care product proposal support system 10 according to the present embodiment basically has a function related to the relationship between the user C1 of the long-term care product B1, the long-term care product B1, and the target space A1.

As a function related to the relationship between the user C1 and the long-term care product B1, the long-term care product proposal support system 10 has the following functions.

First, the product information related to the nursing care product B1 is associated with the user information related to the user C1. Specifically, when the user information is input to the selection unit 11, the nursing care product B1 corresponding to the user information is selected as the proposed product. Further, in the present embodiment, the back data (photograph data of the introduction example of the nursing care product B1, link to the site for introducing or explaining the nursing care product B1, image data, etc.) stored in the data storage unit 19 is provided to the client terminal. It is also possible to let the user C1 browse through 2.

Here, the user information includes physical information regarding the physical condition of the user C1. In the present embodiment, the user information includes not only physical information but also information such as, for example, age, gender, walking ability, use of wheelchair or cane, family structure, hobbies and tastes of user C1. I'm out. Further, the user information also includes mental information regarding the mental aspect of the user C1, such as the motivation and intention of the user C1 for exercise such as walking. According to such user information, it is possible to identify the long-term care product B1 suitable for use by the user C1 by comparing it with the product information.

In particular, the physical information includes information on at least one of the factors, the degree, and the body part that the user C1 needs nursing care. The "factors that the user C1 needs long-term care" here include, for example, the presence or absence of a disease (that is, the disease that the user C1 is suffering from) or a disability, the type of the disease or disability (disease name), and senility. Including physical weakness other than various illnesses. That is, the user information includes, for example, the presence or absence of a disease or disability, and if there is a disease or disability, the type (disease or disability) thereof. Further, the "degree of need for long-term care by user C1" includes, for example, an index indicating how much long-term care the user C1 needs in daily life, such as "degree of long-term care required".

Here, the "factors and degree that the user C1 needs long-term care" are, for example, the presence or absence of cognitive decline (including dementia), and if the cognitive function is impaired, the cognitive decline (decrease in cognitive function). ) Including degree etc. Furthermore, "factors and degrees that user C1 needs nursing care" include actions that user C1 can or cannot perform alone, and actions that user C1 can perform with the assistance of a caregiver. Including actions that cannot be carried out. The "action" referred to here includes actions that the user C1 can perform in daily life, such as going up and down stairs, getting up, and taking a bath. Further, the "part of the body in which the user C1 needs nursing care" includes, for example, a part (affected part) in which the user C1 has a disease, such as the right half of the body, the right leg, the right arm or the lower half of the body. Therefore, according to the user information including such physical information, it is possible to identify the long-term care product B1 suitable for the use of the user C1 according to the disease, disability, degree of care required, affected area, etc. of the user C1. It will be possible.

In the present embodiment, the physical information includes not only information on factors, degrees and body parts that the user C1 needs nursing care, but also, for example, the body shape, height, weight, leg length, and arm of the user C1. Includes information such as length and range of motion. Further, the user information may include information regarding the place of residence of the user C1. In this case, it is possible to collect the statistics of the user C1 for each area, for example, based on the information about the place of residence. Furthermore, the user information includes the living style of user C1 (owned house / rental housing, presence / absence of cohabitants, etc.), occupation (presence / absence of employment, etc.), life rhythm, troubles (worries), and desired life (improvement). It may include information such as (what you want to do).

The long-term care product proposal support system 10 has the following functions as functions related to the relationship between the long-term care product B1 and the target space A1.

First, the product information related to the nursing care product B1 is associated with the environmental information related to the target space A1. Specifically, when the environmental information is input to the selection unit 11, the nursing care product B1 corresponding to the environmental information is selected as the proposed product. Further, in the present embodiment, the back data (image data showing the operation of the nursing care product B1 in the state of being installed in the target space A1) stored in the data storage unit 19 is passed through the client terminal 2 to the user C1. It is also possible to let the user browse.

Here, the environmental information includes dimensional information regarding the dimensions of the target space A1. The selection unit 11 evaluates whether or not the proposed product can be installed in the target space A1 based on the dimensional information. That is, the installation conditions including the size and shape of the space required for installation are determined for each of the nursing care products B1 proposed by the selection unit 11 as the proposed product. Then, according to the dimensional information included in the environmental information, for example, the height, width dimension, area, volume, and the like of the step (including the stairs) in the structure existing in the target space A1 can be specified. Therefore, by illuminating these dimensional information with the installation conditions included in the product information, it is possible to evaluate whether or not the care product B1 can be installed. In addition to being able to install and not being able to install, the evaluation of whether or not it can be installed includes detailed analysis such as that it can be installed but processing is required, or that it can be installed but the flow line of user C1 is narrowed.

For example, the nursing care product B1 which is supposed to be moved, such as a wheelchair and a walker, is not installed at a specific position but is installed in a movable manner. Therefore, for this type of long-term care product B1, the size and shape of the space required for installation under the installation conditions include the size and shape of the route (that is, the flow line) required for the movement of the long-term care product B1. Is done. That is, for the long-term care product B1 that is premised on being moved, the selection unit 11 secures a route necessary for moving the long-term care product B1 based on the dimensional information when evaluating whether or not the care product B1 can be installed in the target space A1. It is also evaluated whether or not it is possible.

More specifically, in the nursing care product proposal support system 10 according to the present embodiment, the extraction unit 15 extracts the automatic extraction information included in the environmental information from the data of the image Im1 of the target space A1 imaged by the imaging unit 21. Extract. The automatic extraction information extracted by the extraction unit 15 includes dimensional information and the like. That is, from the data of the image Im1 of the target space A1 captured by the imaging unit 21, for example, the height, width dimension, area, volume, and the like of the step (including the stairs) in the structure existing in the target space A1. Information can be extracted. In other words, the nursing care product proposal support system 10 according to the present embodiment automatically measures the dimensions of each part of the target space A1 from the data of the image Im1 of the target space A1 captured by the imaging unit 21. It has the function of.

Further, the nursing care product proposal support system 10 according to the present embodiment is substituted when it is evaluated that the nursing care product B1 as the proposed product cannot be installed by comparing the above-mentioned dimensional information with the installation conditions in the product information. It has the function of proposing products. That is, when the selection unit 11 evaluates that the proposed product cannot be installed in the target space A1, the selection unit 11 selects a substitute product as the proposed product. The term "alternative" as used herein means, for example, a long-term care product having the same function, the same purpose, or the same price range as the long-term care product B1 evaluated as not being able to be installed, and having some correlation with the long-term care product B1 evaluated as not being able to be installed. Goods B1. As an example, in the nursing care product B1 consisting of a "temporary handrail", the long type "temporary handrail" can be a substitute for the standard type "temporary handrail".

In the present embodiment, the environmental information includes not only the dimensional information but also, for example, the attribute of the target space A1, the inclination (gradient) of the installation surface with respect to the horizontal plane, the brightness (illuminance), the humidity and the temperature (air temperature), and the like. .. According to such environmental information, it is possible to identify the nursing care product B1 suitable for installation in the target space A1 by comparing it with the product information. The "attribute of the target space A1" here is information indicating what kind of place the target space A1 is, mainly its use, and is, for example, an entrance approach, a corridor, a staircase, a toilet, a washroom, a bathroom, or the like. There is.

By the way, the environmental information includes manually input information set by an operation signal according to a human operation. That is, in the present embodiment, the environment information acquisition unit 16 that acquires the environment information acquires the environment information from the input unit 14. The input unit 14 receives various information and signal inputs from the outside of the host system 1, and at least receives the input of the operation signal from the client terminal 2. Therefore, at least a part of the environmental information (manual input information) is set by the operation signal corresponding to the operation of the person (user U1) with respect to the client terminal 2.

Further, in the present embodiment, the environmental information includes the automatic extraction information extracted from the image Im1 of the target space A1 captured by the imaging unit 21. That is, in the present embodiment, the environmental information acquisition unit 16 that acquires the environmental information also acquires the environmental information from the extraction unit 15. The extraction unit 15 automatically extracts various information from the image and the like captured by the imaging unit 21, and as an example, the extraction unit 15 extracts the automatic extraction information from the image Im1 of the target space A1 captured by the imaging unit 21. do. Therefore, at least a part of the environmental information (automatic extraction information) is automatically extracted from the image Im1 of the target space A1 captured by the imaging unit 21.

The long-term care product proposal support system 10 has the following functions as functions related to the relationship between the user C1 and the target space A1.

First, photographic data of an introduction example of the nursing care product B1 is associated with the combination of the user information regarding the user C1 and the environmental information regarding the target space A1. Specifically, by specifying the user information and the environmental information, the photo data and the like of the introduction example under similar conditions are read from the data storage unit 19 and viewed by the user C1 through the client terminal 2. It will be possible.

In addition, the long-term care product proposal support system 10 can virtually set the flow line of the user C1 in the target space A1 to confirm whether or not the flow line of the user C1 can be secured in the target space A1. It is possible. Here, when the user C1 uses the wheelchair, it is preferable to be able to confirm whether or not the flow line of the wheelchair can be secured in the target space A1.

Further, with respect to an environment improvement example or a characteristic of the disease according to the disease of the user C1, for example, as a link to a site or image data, the data storage unit 19 is associated with the user information regarding the user C1. It is remembered in. Therefore, when the user information regarding the user C1 is input, it is possible for the user C1 to view the data such as the environment maintenance case or the characteristic of the disease stored in the data storage unit 19 through the client terminal 2. Is.

The relationship between the user C1, the nursing care product B1 and the target space A1 as described above is conventionally mediated by a person (sales staff) who is engaged in the sales position of the company that sells or rents the nursing care product B1. It was adjusted by that. On the other hand, according to the long-term care product proposal support system 10 according to the present embodiment, it becomes easy to adjust the relationship between these three parties.

Further, FIG. 2B is an explanatory diagram schematically showing that the long-term care product proposal support system 10 according to the present embodiment can be used to consistently support from the proposal of the long-term care product B1 to maintenance. That is, the long-term care product proposal support system 10 according to the present embodiment can support not only the proposal phase of the long-term care product B1 but also the subsequent maintenance and maintenance phase of the long-term care product B1 in each phase. ..

First, in the "proposal" phase, the long-term care product proposal support system 10 realizes the following support. In the "proposal" phase here, the user U1 consisting of the sales staff of the long-term care product B1 is directed to the user C1 or the caregiver who is considering the introduction of the long-term care product B1 (installation in the target space A1). , It is a stage to propose the nursing care product B1.

That is, the long-term care product proposal support system 10 has a "selection support" function that supports the selection of the long-term care product B1 to be proposed as a proposal target from the plurality of long-term care products B1. In the selection support, the nursing care product proposal support system 10 selects and proposes the nursing care product B1 suitable for installation in the target space A1 as the proposal product, for example, based on the environmental information regarding the target space A1. Further, in the selection support, the nursing care product proposal support system 10 selects and proposes the nursing care product B1 suitable for the use of the user C1 as the proposal product based on, for example, the user information regarding the user C1. When selecting the proposed product as described above, the long-term care product proposal support system 10 according to the present embodiment selects (proposes) the long-term care product B1 as the proposed product by using the learned model.

Furthermore, as part of the "selection support" function, there is an "installation image" function that presents an installation image of the nursing care product B1 installed on the client terminal 2 or the like. According to the function of the "installation image", the nursing care product proposal support system 10 superimposes the object Im2 corresponding to the nursing care product B1 on the image Im1 (background image) of the target space A1 to display the so-called augmented reality. (AR: Augmented Reality) display is realized. The augmented reality (AR) display referred to here means a display mode in which an image, text, or the like is superimposed and displayed on the target space A1 which is the real space visible to the user U1 or the image Im1 of the target space A1. Thereby, for example, in the client terminal 2 provided with the display unit 22, the augmented reality (AR) display can be displayed as if the nursing care product B1 is installed in the target space A1. As a result, the user U1 can easily make the user C1 or the caregiver imagine the actual feeling of use of the care product B1.

In addition, as a function used in the "proposal" phase, the long-term care product proposal support system 10 further has a "product introduction" function for introducing the long-term care product B1. According to the product introduction function, for example, in the client terminal 2 provided with the display unit 22, the nursing care product B1 is introduced from the introduction of the nursing care product B1 or the link to the explanation site after accessing the upper system 1. Can be carried out. Further, by reproducing the image data (including photographs and moving images) stored in the data storage unit 19, the client terminal 2 can display, for example, an introduction moving image of the nursing care product B1.

In the next "sales" phase, the long-term care product proposal support system 10 will realize the following support. The "sales" phase referred to here is a stage of concluding a sales (transfer) contract for the long-term care product B1 between the company that sells or rents the long-term care product B1 and the user C1 or the caregiver.

That is, the long-term care product proposal support system 10 has a "selection reason output" function that outputs the selection reason of the long-term care product B1 proposed as the proposed product in the "proposal" phase. In the function of outputting the reason for selection, the long-term care product proposal support system 10 outputs, for example, the reason for selecting (selecting) the long-term care product B1 as the proposed product as the reason for selection. The output mode includes display on a display (display unit 22 or the like), audio output, printing, transmission to a communication terminal, and the like. As an example, according to the selection reason output function, by printing out the selection reason as the selection reason document, the time and effort for entering the selection reason document can be reduced.

In addition, as a function used in the "sales" phase, the long-term care product proposal support system 10 further has a "long-term care insurance application" function to support long-term care insurance application. According to the long-term care insurance application function, it is possible to apply for long-term care insurance, which can be received when purchasing the long-term care product B1 proposed as the proposed product in the "proposal" phase. For example, in the client terminal 2, after accessing the upper system 1, items necessary for applying for long-term care insurance can be acquired from the upper system 1. Further, as an example, according to the long-term care insurance application function, by supporting the preparation of the long-term care insurance application documents necessary for the long-term care insurance application, the time and effort for preparing the long-term care insurance application documents can be reduced.

In the next "construction" phase, the long-term care product proposal support system 10 will realize the following support. The "construction" phase referred to here is a stage in which the nursing care product B1 is installed in the target space A1.

That is, the long-term care product proposal support system 10 has a function of an "instruction manual" that outputs an instruction manual (including a construction manual) for the long-term care product B1 proposed as a proposed product in the "sales" phase. .. In the function of the instruction manual, the nursing care product proposal support system 10 outputs, for example, materials (data) relating to points to be noted in handling the nursing care product B1 as the proposal product as an instruction manual. The output mode includes display on a display (display unit 22 or the like), audio output, printing, transmission to a communication terminal, and the like. As an example, according to the function of the instruction manual, by displaying the instruction manual on the display unit 22 of the client terminal 2, the labor of installing the nursing care product B1 can be reduced.

In addition, as a function used in the "construction" phase, the long-term care product proposal support system 10 further has a function of "assembly video" that guides the construction procedure. According to the assembly video function, the procedure for assembling the nursing care product B1 proposed as the proposed product in the "proposal" phase can be reproduced as a video. For example, in the client terminal 2, after accessing the host system 1, the assembled moving image can be acquired from the host system 1 and played back. As a result, the labor of installing the nursing care product B1 is reduced.

In the next "maintenance" phase, the long-term care product proposal support system 10 will realize the following support. The "maintenance and maintenance" phase referred to here is a stage in which maintenance and maintenance of the nursing care product B1 after introduction is performed.

That is, the long-term care product proposal support system 10 has a "service guide" function that outputs service information useful for maintenance of the long-term care product B1 proposed as a proposed product in the "sales" phase. In the service guide function, the long-term care product proposal support system 10 outputs, for example, a method such as maintenance, cleaning, and adjustment of arrangement (height, etc.) of the long-term care product B1 as the proposed product as service information. The output mode includes display on a display (display unit 22 or the like), audio output, printing, transmission to a communication terminal, and the like. As an example, according to the function of the service guide, by displaying the service information on the display unit 22 of the client terminal 2, the time and effort for maintenance of the nursing care product B1 can be reduced.

In addition, as a function used in the "maintenance and maintenance" phase, the long-term care product proposal support system 10 further has a "maintenance video" function that guides the maintenance procedure of the long-term care product B1. According to the maintenance video function, the maintenance procedure of the nursing care product B1 proposed as the proposed product in the "proposal" phase can be played back as a video. For example, in the client terminal 2, after accessing the host system 1, the maintenance video can be acquired from the host system 1 and played back. As a result, the time and effort required for maintenance of the long-term care product B1 is reduced.

Further, as a function used in the "maintenance" phase, the long-term care product proposal support system 10 further has a "contact information presentation" function of presenting the contact information related to the maintenance of the long-term care product B1. .. According to the contact information presentation function, the contact information (including the telephone number) of the customer service, etc. that performs maintenance of the nursing care product B1 proposed as the proposed product in the "proposal" phase is given to the user C1 or the caregiver, etc. Can be presented. For example, in the client terminal 2, after accessing the upper system 1, the contact information such as customer service can be acquired from the upper system 1 and displayed. As a result, the time and effort required for maintenance of the long-term care product B1 is reduced.

As described above, according to the long-term care product proposal support system 10 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide consistent support not only in the proposal phase of the long-term care product B1 but also in the subsequent sales, construction, and maintenance phases. Is. That is, in the long-term care product proposal support system 10, the information (product information) of the long-term care product B1 proposed by the long-term care product proposal support system 10 in the "proposal" phase is also used for sales, construction, and maintenance. It is possible to support.

(5) Operation Next, the operation of the long-term care product proposal support system 10 according to the present embodiment, that is, the long-term care product proposal support method according to the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 3 to 7.

(5.1) Usage example Here, as shown in FIG. 3, the nursing care product proposal support system 10 in the “proposal” phase takes as an example the case where a “temporary handrail” is introduced as the nursing care product B1 in the target space A1. The operation of is explained. In the example of FIG. 3, the target space A1 includes the entrance porch A12 in front of the entrance door A11 in the facility A10 (residential facility), and the entrance porch A12 has three steps. That is, here, the user U1 composed of the sales staff of the nursing care product B1 provides the user C1 or the caregiver with the "temporary handrail" as the nursing care product B1 installed on the stepped entrance porch A12 having a step outdoors. Imagine a proposed situation.

In the present embodiment, the user U1 uses the long-term care product proposal support system 10 by using the client terminal 2 provided with the display unit 22 as the user interface, and embodies the long-term care product proposal support method. The client terminal 2 is used in a state of being connected to the host system 1 by activating a dedicated application program. In other words, the nursing care product support proposal method according to the present embodiment is used on the graphical user interface (GUI: Graphical User Interface) of the computer system. That is, the nursing care product proposal support method is a method of displaying the presentation screen D1 as shown in FIG. 4B, for example, on the client terminal 2 whose main configuration is a computer system. The "screen" referred to in the present disclosure is an image (including an image, text, graph, icon, etc.) projected on the display unit 22 of the client terminal 2 or the like.

In such a situation, the long-term care product proposal support system 10 selects the long-term care product B1 to be proposed as a proposal target from a plurality of long-term care products B1 by the above-mentioned "selection support" function as a basic operation. Support. That is, the nursing care product proposal support system 10 selects the nursing care product B1 installed in the target space A1 as the proposal product from the plurality of nursing care products B1 in the selection unit 11. At this time, the selection unit 11 selects the nursing care product B1 as the proposed product based on the environmental information acquired by the environmental information acquisition unit 16 and the user information acquired by the user information acquisition unit 17. For example, environmental information (manual input information) and user information can be arbitrarily input according to the operation of the user U1 on the operation unit 23 of the client terminal 2. For example, as user information, information such as physical information of user C1, age, gender, ability to walk, presence / absence of use of wheelchair or cane, family structure, hobbies and tastes is manually input by user U1. ..

Further, in the present embodiment, at least the environmental information includes the automatic extraction information automatically extracted by the extraction unit 15. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4A, the user U1 holds the client terminal 2 in his hand, and the imaging unit 21 of the client terminal 2 captures the target space A1. As a result, in the nursing care product proposal support system 10, the image Im1 of the target space A1 is obtained. Therefore, the environmental information (automatic extraction information) related to the target space A1 is acquired by analyzing the image Im1 with the extraction unit 15 or the like. It can be obtained in part 16. As described above, the environmental information includes the attributes of the target space A1 and the dimensional information regarding the dimensions of the target space A1. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 4A, when the target space A1 is the outdoor entrance porch A12, it is acquired as environmental information including the dimensions of the entrance porch A12, and care suitable for installation in the target space A1. The article B1 (temporary handrail) is selected by the selection unit 11.

Then, the long-term care product proposal support system 10 presents the installation image of the long-term care product B1 installed to the user U1 or the like on the client terminal 2 by the function of the "installation image" included in the "selection support". That is, in the long-term care product proposal support system 10, the control unit 12 causes the display unit 22 to display the presentation screen D1 as shown in FIG. 4B. The presentation screen D1 is a screen in which the object Im2 corresponding to the nursing care product B1 selected as the proposed product is superimposed on the image Im1 of the target space A1 captured by the imaging unit 21.

In particular, in the present embodiment, as described above, both the display unit 22 and the image pickup unit 21 are provided on the client terminal 2, so that the display unit 22 and the image pickup unit 21 face in opposite directions in the front-rear direction. Have been placed. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 4A, the user U1 holds the client terminal 2 with the imaging unit 21 on the back surface of the client terminal 2 facing the target space A1, so that the display unit 22 on the front surface of the client terminal 2 is the user. It is directed to the face side of U1. In other words, when the user U1 holds the client terminal 2 with the display unit 22 on the front surface of the client terminal 2 facing the face side of the user U1, the imaging unit 21 on the back surface of the client terminal 2 naturally becomes a client. It is directed to the target space A1 behind the terminal 2. Therefore, the user U1 can see the image Im1 of the target space A1 spreading behind the client terminal 2 through the display unit 22 of the client terminal 2.

In short, the long-term care product proposal support system 10 displays the presentation screen D1 as shown in FIG. 4B on the display unit 22 while imaging the target space A1 by the image pickup unit 21 of the client terminal 2, so-called augmented reality (AR). ) Realize the display. As a result, the user C1 or the like can visually recognize the presentation screen D1 on the display unit 22 as if the nursing care product B1 selected as the proposed product is installed in the target space A1. It becomes easier to imagine the actual feeling of use of B1.

By the way, according to the nursing care product proposal support system 10 according to the present embodiment, at least one of the size, orientation, and position of the object Im2 to be displayed on the display unit 22 can be adjusted by the adjustment unit 13. That is, at least one of the size, orientation, and position of the object Im2 in the presentation screen D1 displayed on the display unit 22 is not fixed, but can be adjusted by the manual adjustment function or the automatic adjustment function of the adjustment unit 13.

For example, in the manual adjustment function, at least one of the size, orientation, and position of the object Im2 is set by the adjustment unit 13 based on the operation signal generated by the user U1 operating the operation unit 23 of the client terminal 2 (this implementation). (All in form) is adjusted. As an example, when the user U1 performs a pinch-in or pinch-out operation on the presentation screen D1 on the touch panel display of the client terminal 2, the size of the object Im2 is enlarged or reduced by the adjustment unit 13. Is adjusted. As another example, when the user U1 swipes the presentation screen D1 on the touch panel display of the client terminal 2, the adjustment unit 13 adjusts the orientation or position of the object Im2. Here, the operation on the presentation screen D1 that embodies the augmented reality (AR) display is performed at a fixed position with respect to the field of view from a general polygon.

Further, in the automatic adjustment function, at least one (all in the present embodiment) of the size, orientation, and position of the object Im2 is adjusted by the adjustment unit 13 based on the environmental information regarding the target space A1. As an example, the size, orientation, and position of the object Im2 are adjusted according to the image Im1 of the target space A1 so as to imitate the appearance when the nursing care product B1 corresponding to the object Im2 is installed in the target space A1. That is, for example, on the presentation screen D1, the size of the object Im2 is adjusted in light of the dimensional information included in the environmental information so as to match the scales of the structure in the target space A1 and the nursing care product B1. As a result, on the presentation screen D1, the situation in which the full-scale nursing care product B1 is installed in the target space A1 is simulated. Here, the dimensional information used for adjusting the size of the object Im2 and the like is automatically extracted from the data of the image Im1 of the target space A1 captured by the imaging unit 21 by the above-mentioned "automatic dimensional measurement" function. NS. As another example, when the user U1 moves the client terminal 2 to move the field of view of the imaging unit 21, the position of the object Im2 is adjusted so as to follow the movement of the field of view on the presentation screen D1. That is, if the object Im2 corresponds to the nursing care product B1 installed on the entrance porch A12, it is always moved in the presentation screen D1 so as to be located on the entrance porch A12 in the image Im1 of the target space A1. become.

In addition, the long-term care product proposal support system 10 can also introduce the long-term care product B1 corresponding to the object Im2 by the above-mentioned "product introduction" function. As an example, when the user U1 performs a predetermined operation on the presentation screen D1 on the touch panel display of the client terminal 2, the client terminal 2 introduces image data (including photographs and moving images) of the nursing care product B1 and the like. Can be played. At this time, the object Im2 on the presentation screen D1 may be deformed according to the range of motion of the actual nursing care product B1 (temporary handrail). For example, if the nursing care product B1 is a "temporary handrail", the object Im2 adjusts the angle of the "handrail" of the object Im2 on the presentation screen D1 according to the range of motion of the actual nursing care product B1 (temporary handrail). May be deformed. Further, it is preferable that the user U1 taps the object Im2 on the presentation screen D1 on the touch panel display to play an introduction video of the nursing care product B1 (proposal product) corresponding to the object Im2.

In addition, the nursing care product proposal support system 10 can display a silhouette imitating at least one of the user C1 and the caregiver on the presentation screen D1 in the product introduction function. Here, it is preferable that the silhouette is reproduced as a moving image so as to reproduce the movement of the user C1 or the caregiver when using the care product B1 (object Im2). As a result, the user C1 and the caregiver can more easily imagine the feeling of use of the care product B1 by looking at the presentation screen D1.

As described above, it is preferable that the presentation screen D1 can access the related information and the like about the nursing care product B1 as the proposed product by accepting the predetermined operation of the user U1. The "related information" here is information related to the nursing care product B1, for example, information (text or image) for introducing or explaining the nursing care product B1, an instruction manual, an assembly video, service information, and a maintenance video. , Includes information such as contact information for customer service, etc. That is, the related information includes, for example, information on a case where the nursing care product B1 is actually installed in a place other than the target space A1, information on installation or construction, and the like.

Further, on the presentation screen D1, by accepting the predetermined operation of the user U1, not only the related information but also, for example, the welfare equipment service plan, the reason for selection, the long-term care insurance application document, etc. may be accessed. As an example, when the user U1 taps the object Im2 on the presentation screen D1, related information about the nursing care product B1 (proposal product) corresponding to this object Im2, the welfare equipment service plan, the reason for selection, the long-term care insurance application document, etc. The item is displayed. Then, when the user U1 selects an arbitrary item, the client terminal 2 accesses the selected item by using the link to the selected item (related information, etc.).

In short, the presentation screen D1 has a function of calling information related to the nursing care product B1 corresponding to the object Im2 in the presentation screen D1 (related information, welfare equipment service plan, selection reason document, long-term care insurance application document, etc.). Is preferable. As a result, it becomes easy for the user U1 to call up the information related to the nursing care product B1 as the proposed product, and to view or edit the information.

Then, the presentation screen D1 can be saved in the host system 1 or the client terminal 2. For example, when the user U1 performs a predetermined operation on the touch panel display, the presentation screen D1 is uploaded to the host system 1 and stored in the data storage unit 19. Here, the presentation screen saved (stored) may include environmental information, user information, and the like.

Conventionally, when a sales staff or the like of a long-term care product B1 proposes a long-term care product B1 to a user C1 or a caregiver or the like, the sales staff or the like has shown and proposed a selection sheet in which explanations about a plurality of types of "temporary handrails" are described. .. According to the long-term care product proposal support system 10, the user U1 can propose the long-term care product B1 to the user C1 or the caregiver by using the client terminal 2, and thus the selection is made in this way. Smart proposals are possible without using a sheet.

(5.2) Example of Display Screen FIGS. 5A to 5D show an example of a screen displayed on the display unit 22 of the client terminal 2 in the "proposal" phase. In FIGS. 5A to 5D, the alternate long and short dash line, the leader line, and the reference numeral indicating the region are attached for the sake of explanation, and are not actually displayed on the display unit 22.

The screen illustrated in FIG. 5A is an input screen D2 for inputting manually input information among the environmental information. On the input screen D2, the client terminal 2 accepts the operation of the user U1 and sets the manual input information with the operation signal corresponding to the operation of the user U1. In the example of FIG. 5A, the input screen D2 is a screen that accepts an input (selective input) of the type of the target space A1. Specifically, this input screen D2 responds to the question "What is the entrance to your house you want to place?" Includes buttons D21 to D23 for allowing the user U1 to select any of the "five-tiered homes". Actually, a screen for inputting user information and the like is set before the input screen D2. In the case of FIG. 3, since the entrance porch A12 has three steps, it is assumed that "a house with three steps" is selected here. When the environment information is input on the input screen D2, the display on the display unit 22 shifts to the recommended screen D3 shown in FIG. 5B.

The screen illustrated in FIG. 5B is a recommended screen D3 that displays an explanation of the long-term care product B1 selected as the proposed product by the selection unit 11. The recommended screen D3 has a first display area D31 for identifying the long-term care product B1 selected as the proposed product. In the example of FIG. 5B, the recommended screen D3 displays the "standard type" temporary handrail in the first display area D31 as the long-term care product B1 as the proposed product. However, when a plurality of nursing care products B1 are selected as the proposed products, the plurality of nursing care products B1 are listed, switched, or scrolled as the recommended nursing care products B1 on the recommended screen D3. That is, on the recommended screen D3, by presenting the plurality of nursing care products B1 to the user U1, it is possible to select the desired nursing care product B1 from the plurality of nursing care products B1 according to the operation of the user U1. be. Therefore, it is preferable that the recommended screen D3 includes a second display area D32 for displaying additional information necessary for considering the installation of the long-term care product B1, such as "reference for installation dimensions". When an operation for limiting the proposed product to one nursing care product B1 is performed on the recommended screen D3, the display on the display unit 22 shifts to the measurement screen D4 shown in FIG. 5C.

The screen illustrated in FIG. 5C is a measurement screen D4 for automatically measuring the dimensions of each part of the target space A1 by the function of "automatic dimension measurement". That is, in the present embodiment, from the data of the image Im1 of the target space A1 captured by the imaging unit 21, for example, the height, width dimension, area and area of the step (including the stairs) in the structure existing in the target space A1. Extract dimensional information such as volume. In particular, in order to measure the three-dimensional shape of the target space A1, it is necessary to image the target space A1 from various directions while moving the imaging unit 21, so that the user U1 is the client terminal 2 on the measurement screen D4. The target space A1 is imaged while moving. Therefore, it is preferable to display the guide information D41 that encourages the movement of the client terminal 2 on the measurement screen D4. When the data of the image Im1 required for the automatic dimension measurement is obtained on the measurement screen D4, the display of the display unit 22 shifts to the presentation screen D1 shown in FIG. 5D.

As described above, the presentation screen D1 shown in FIG. 5D is a screen in which the object Im2 corresponding to the nursing care product B1 selected as the proposed product is superimposed on the image Im1 of the target space A1 imaged by the imaging unit 21. be. In the presentation screen D1, it is preferable that the image Im1 of the target space A1 captured by the imaging unit 21 is reflected in real time, but there may be a time lag between the imaging by the imaging unit 21 and the display of the image Im1. .. Further, on the presentation screen D1, the image Im1 of the target space A1 captured by the imaging unit 21 in the past may be displayed.

(5.3) Flowchart FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an operation example of the nursing care product proposal support system 10 according to the present embodiment in the “proposal” phase. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing details of the selection process (“S5” in FIG. 6) in the nursing care product proposal support system 10 according to the present embodiment.

That is, as the overall operation of the long-term care product proposal support system 10, as shown in FIG. 6, first, the manual input of the environmental information (manual input information) is accepted (S1), and the manual input of the user information is accepted (S2). .. These environmental information and user information are input by the operation of the user U1 on the operation unit 23 of the client terminal 2.

Next, the nursing care product proposal support system 10 images the target space A1 by the image pickup unit 21 of the client terminal 2 (S3), and automatically extracts information such as dimensional information from the image Im1 of the imaged target space A1. Acquired as environmental information (S4).

Then, the nursing care product proposal support system 10 executes a selection process in the selection unit 11 to select the nursing care product B1 installed in the target space A1 as the proposal product from the plurality of nursing care products B1 (S5). The long-term care product proposal support system 10 determines (evaluates) whether or not the long-term care product B1 selected as the long-term care product can be installed in the target space A1 based on the dimensional information of the target space A1 (S6). At this time, if it is determined that the proposed product cannot be installed in the target space A1 (S6: No), the nursing care product proposal support system 10 selects an alternative product as the proposed product (S7), and displays the presentation screen D1 on the display unit 22. (S8). On the other hand, when it is determined that the proposed product can be installed in the target space A1 (S6: Yes), the long-term care product proposal support system 10 executes the control process without selecting an alternative product (S8).

In the control process (S8), the nursing care product proposal support system 10 displays the presentation screen D1 on which the object Im2 corresponding to the proposed product is superimposed on the image Im1 of the target space A1 imaged by the imaging unit 21. It is displayed on the display unit 22. Then, the nursing care product proposal support system 10 adjusts at least one (all in the present embodiment) of the size, orientation, and position of the object Im2 in the presentation screen D1 to be displayed on the display unit 22 by the adjustment unit 13. The adjustment process is executed (S9).

The flowchart of FIG. 6 is merely an example of the operation of the long-term care product proposal support system 10, and the processing may be omitted or added as appropriate, or the order of the processing may be changed as appropriate.

Further, the nursing care product proposal support system 10 according to the present embodiment selects the nursing care product B1 as the proposal product based on the user information regarding the user C1 in the selection process (“S5” in FIG. 6).

In particular, the user information includes physical information regarding the physical condition of the user C1, and further, the physical information relates to at least one of the factors, the degree, and the part of the body that the user C1 needs nursing care. Contains information. In short, in the selection process, the user C1 who uses the long-term care product B1 is used based on at least one of the factors, the degree (degree of long-term care required, etc.) and the part of the body that the user C1 needs long-term care. The long-term care product B1 suitable for the use of the person C1 can be selected as the proposed product. Specifically, the factors and degree of need for long-term care are also related to the disease information (information on the disease and / or the symptom) of the user C1. Therefore, by using these user information, the user C1 It is possible to propose an appropriate long-term care product B1 according to the disease and / or symptom of. As an example, a user C1 with a hemiplegic disease who has mild paralysis on the right or left side of the body has a "one-handrail arrangement" with a handrail on one side in the width direction, or a handrail in the center of the width direction. Nursing goods B1 (temporary handrail) with "central handrail arrangement" can be proposed. On the other hand, if the user C1 has difficulty walking, he / she can propose a nursing care product B1 (temporary handrail) with “both handrail arrangement”.

FIG. 7 shows an example of the selection process when the nursing care product B1 as the proposed product is selected based on such user information. That is, in the selection process in this case, the long-term care product proposal support system 10 first determines whether or not the user C1 is covered by the long-term care insurance based on the user information (S11). Here, if the user C1 is not covered by the long-term care or is not covered by the long-term care case, it is determined that the user C1 is not covered by the long-term care insurance (S11: No), and points to be noted are presented (displayed) to the display unit 22. ) (S12). The points to be noted are, for example, the requirements for receiving long-term care, the contact information for inquiries, and the fact that long-term care insurance is not applied and the person is responsible for his / her own expenses.

When it is determined that the user C1 is covered by the long-term care insurance (S11: Yes), the long-term care product proposal support system 10 determines whether or not the user C1 has a disease based on the user information (S11: Yes). S13). If the user C1 has a disease (S13: Yes), the long-term care product proposal support system 10 inputs the symptom of the disease of the user C1 into the selection unit 11 (S14), and then the learning model in the selection unit 11. The nursing care product B1 as the proposed product is selected using the above (S15). On the other hand, if the user C1 has no illness (S13: No), the long-term care product proposal support system 10 skips the process S14 and uses the learned model in the selection unit 11 to use the long-term care product B1 as the long-term care product. Select (S15).

If the care plan for user C1 has already been created, the care plan may also be reflected in the selection of the long-term care product B1 as the proposed product. Alternatively, the creation of a care plan or the like may be simplified based on the proposal of the long-term care product B1 made by the long-term care product proposal support system 10.

The flowchart of FIG. 7 is merely an example of the operation of the long-term care product proposal support system 10, and the processing may be omitted or added as appropriate, or the order of the processing may be changed as appropriate.

(6) System specifications Below, an example of specifications that can be adopted in the nursing care product proposal support system 10 according to this embodiment is listed. Here, we mainly focus on the specifications of the client terminal 2 (application program installed in).

The client terminal 2 may be an application program installed, data distributed from the host system 1 may be displayed on a Web browser, or may be a dedicated terminal.

The nursing care product proposal support system 10 is a means for measuring the dimensional information of the target space A1 or an actual measurement with a measuring instrument such as a measure by simply holding the imaging unit 21 over the place where the nursing care product B1 is installed (target space A1). It has a means for inputting and recording the result as dimensional information. Then, the nursing care product proposal support system 10 has a means for virtually reproducing (converting into data and projecting) the target space A1 in the host system 1 or the client terminal 2 based on these dimensional information and the like. Further, the long-term care product proposal support system 10 has a means for selecting (proposing) a long-term care product B1 (temporary handrail) that can be installed on the target space A1 that is virtually reproduced.

In addition, the long-term care product proposal support system 10 is a means for selecting either a stationary type (rental) or a construction type (accompanied by housing renovation work), or if one of the stationary type or the construction type cannot be installed, the other is substituted. Have a means to select as an item. Further, the long-term care product proposal support system 10 determines whether or not the long-term care product B1 can be physically installed in the target space A1 (if it is a temporary handrail, the dimensions of the base fit on the tread, or the number of steps can be installed. It has a means to select (suggest) the care product B1 that can be installed (in the range, etc.).

Further, the long-term care product proposal support system 10 may adjust the height of the temporary handrail as the long-term care product B1 according to the height and weight of the user C1 in the user information and present it on the presentation screen D1. .. Similarly, the long-term care product proposal support system 10 presents an appropriate long-term care product B1 such as one-handrail arrangement, both-handrail arrangement, and central handrail arrangement according to the degree of care required of user C1 and other physical conditions. Is preferable.

Further, in the long-term care product proposal support system 10, in the function of "selection support", a plurality of plans (nursing care product B1) to be proposed are registered in the database in advance, and among these multiple plans according to a calculation algorithm. You may choose an appropriate plan. Alternatively, the long-term care product proposal support system 10 may calculate a plurality of plans by a calculation algorithm based on the basic data and select an appropriate plan. That is, the long-term care product proposal support system 10 may propose an appropriate plan according to specified conditions from a database including a plurality of plans covering the entire range of all product numbers, plans, handrail heights, and the like. A plan that meets the conditions may be generated based on the basic model.

Further, the long-term care product proposal support system 10 generates an object Im2 of the proposed long-term care product B1 (proposal product) and superimposes it on the image Im1 of the target space A1, so that the appearance when the long-term care product B1 is actually installed. Has a means to reproduce and display.

Further, the long-term care product proposal support system 10 provides text or images (including photographs and videos) of information on cases actually installed in a place other than the target space A1 and information on installation or construction as related information. Has a means to display. Further, the long-term care product proposal support system 10 has a means for inputting official documents (selection reason document, long-term care insurance application document, etc.).

(7) Modified Example The first embodiment is only one of the various embodiments of the present disclosure. The first embodiment can be changed in various ways depending on the design and the like as long as the object of the present disclosure can be achieved. Each figure described in the present disclosure is a schematic view, and the ratio of the size and the thickness of each component in each figure does not necessarily reflect the actual dimensional ratio.

The same function as the long-term care product proposal support system 10 according to the first embodiment may be embodied by a long-term care product proposal support method, a (computer) program, a non-temporary recording medium on which the program is recorded, or the like. The nursing care product proposal support method according to one aspect corresponds to a selection process (corresponding to “S5” in FIG. 6), a control process (corresponding to “S8” in FIG. 6), and an adjustment process (corresponding to “S9” in FIG. ) And. In the selection process, the long-term care product B1 installed in the target space A1 is selected as the proposed product from the plurality of long-term care products B1. In the control process, the object Im2 corresponding to the proposed product is superimposed on the image Im1 of the target space A1 captured by the imaging unit 21 and displayed on the display unit 22. In the adjustment process, at least one of the size, orientation, and position of the object Im2 to be displayed on the display unit 22 is adjusted. The (computer) program according to one aspect is a program for causing one or more processors to execute the nursing care product proposal support method.

The following is a list of modified examples of the first embodiment. The modifications described below can be applied in combination as appropriate.

The long-term care product proposal support system 10 in the present disclosure includes a computer system. A computer system mainly comprises one or more processors and one or more memories as hardware. When one or more processors execute a program recorded in one or more memories of the computer system, the function as the nursing care product proposal support system 10 in the present disclosure is realized. The program may be pre-recorded in the memory of the computer system, may be provided through a telecommunications line, and may be recorded on a non-temporary recording medium such as a memory card, optical disk, hard disk drive, etc. that can be read by the computer system. May be provided. A processor in a computer system is composed of one or more electronic circuits including a semiconductor integrated circuit (IC) or a large scale integrated circuit (LSI). The integrated circuit such as IC or LSI referred to here has a different name depending on the degree of integration, and includes an integrated circuit called a system LSI, VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration), or ULSI (Ultra Large Scale Integration). Further, an FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) programmed after the LSI is manufactured, or a logical device capable of reconfiguring the junction relationship inside the LSI or reconfiguring the circuit partition inside the LSI should also be adopted as a processor. Can be done. A plurality of electronic circuits may be integrated on one chip, or may be distributed on a plurality of chips. The plurality of chips may be integrated in one device, or may be distributed in a plurality of devices. The computer system referred to here includes a microprocessor having one or more processors and one or more memories. Therefore, the microprocessor is also composed of one or a plurality of electronic circuits including a semiconductor integrated circuit or a large-scale integrated circuit.

Further, it is not an essential configuration for the long-term care product proposal support system 10 that at least a part of the functions of the long-term care product proposal support system 10 are integrated in one housing, and the components of the long-term care product proposal support system 10 are , May be distributed in a plurality of housings. For example, a plurality of functions (selection unit 11, control unit 12, adjustment unit 13, etc.) provided in the host system 1 may be distributed and provided in a plurality of housings. Further, at least a part of the functions of the long-term care product proposal support system 10 may be realized by the cloud (cloud computing) or the like.

On the contrary, in the first embodiment, at least a part of the functions distributed in a plurality of devices may be integrated in one housing. For example, at least a part of the functions distributed in the host system 1 and the client terminal 2 may be integrated in one housing.

Further, the client terminal 2 is not an indispensable component of the long-term care product proposal support system 10. That is, the long-term care product proposal support system 10 may include a higher-level system 1 having a selection unit 11, a control unit 12, an adjustment unit 13, and the like as a component, and the client terminal 2 having the image pickup unit 21, the display unit 22, and the like may be provided. , It is not an essential component of the long-term care product proposal support system 10. Even in this case, the same function as the nursing care product proposal support system 10 according to the first embodiment can be realized by the host system 1 communicating with the client terminal 2.

Further, the facility where the nursing care product B1 is installed is not limited to a detached house, and may be, for example, an apartment house or a non-residential facility. The non-residential facilities referred to here include, for example, nursing care facilities, hospitals, hotels, office buildings, schools, stations, airports, commercial facilities, theme parks, and the like.

Further, in the first embodiment, the case where the person (sales staff) engaged in the sales position of the company that sells or rents the long-term care product B1 is the user U1 of the long-term care product proposal support system 10 is illustrated, but the example is limited to this example. No. The user U1 of the long-term care product proposal support system 10 is, for example, a user C1 who uses the long-term care product B1, a contractor who installs the long-term care product B1, a welfare equipment specialist counselor, a caregiver who cares for the user C1 and the like. There may be. That is, the user U1 of the long-term care product proposal support system 10 and the user C1 who uses the long-term care product B1 may be the same person.

Further, the user C1 who uses the nursing care product B1 is not limited to the elderly whose motor function has deteriorated due to aging, and may be, for example, a person having a disease.

Further, the selection unit 11 is not limited to the configuration in which the nursing care product B1 as the proposed product is selected based on both the environmental information and the user information. For example, the selection unit 11 may select the nursing care product B1 suitable for installation in the target space A1 as the proposal product based only on the environmental information among the environmental information and the user information. On the contrary, the selection unit 11 may select the nursing care product B1 suitable for the use of the user C1 as the proposed product based only on the user information among the environmental information and the user information.

Further, the adjusting unit 13 may adjust at least one of the size, orientation, and position of the object Im2 to be displayed on the display unit 22, and adjusting all of the size, orientation, and position of the object Im2 is nursing care. It is not an essential configuration for the product proposal support system 10. For example, the adjusting unit 13 may be able to adjust only the size of the size, orientation, and position of the object Im2 to be displayed on the display unit 22, or may be able to adjust only the orientation. Only the position may be adjustable. Further, the adjusting unit 13 may be able to adjust only the size and orientation of the size, orientation and position of the object Im2 to be displayed on the display unit 22, or may be able to adjust only the orientation and position. Alternatively, only the size and position may be adjustable.

Further, the adjusting unit 13 may be able to adjust the color, shading, and the like of the object Im2 to be displayed on the display unit 22. For example, the adjusting unit 13 can realize a screen with a natural appearance by matching the color of the object Im2 with the image Im1 of the target space A1. As an example, when the target space A1 is outdoors, the redness of the image Im1 taken in the evening is stronger than that of the daytime. Therefore, the adjusting unit 13 sets the object so that the redness of the object Im2 is also stronger. Adjust the tint of Im2.

Further, the client terminal 2 is not limited to the configuration in which the screen such as the presentation screen D1 delivered from the host system 1 is displayed on the display unit 22. That is, the client terminal 2 may display a screen such as the presentation screen D1 generated by the client terminal 2 on the display unit 22.

Further, the object Im2 is not limited to a three-dimensional model having dimensions in three directions of length, width, and depth. For example, the object Im2 may be a plurality of photographic data obtained by capturing the nursing care product B1 from a plurality of directions.

Further, the fact that the imaging unit 21 and the display unit 22 are provided on the same client terminal 2 is not an essential configuration for the nursing care product proposal support system 10. That is, the imaging unit 21 and the display unit 22 may be provided separately.

(Embodiment 2)
The long-term care product proposal support system 10 according to the present embodiment is different from the long-term care product proposal support system 10 according to the first embodiment in that the long-term care product B1 to be proposed includes various types of long-term care products B1 as well as temporary handrails. .. Hereinafter, the same configurations as those in the first embodiment are designated by common reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted as appropriate.

In the present embodiment, the nursing care product B1 proposed by using the nursing care product proposal support system 10 includes, as an example, a nursing bed, a portable toilet, a bathtub stand, a shower chair, and the like, in addition to the temporary handrail.

The nursing care product proposal support system 10 according to the present embodiment identifies a type of nursing care product B1 suitable for installation in the target space A1 based on the attributes of the target space A1 included in the environmental information. For example, if the attribute of the target space A1 specified by the environmental information is "bathroom", it is like a shower chair, a bathtub stand, or a bath grip (bathroom handrail) among the nursing care products B1 based on this environmental information. In addition, the nursing care product B1 to be installed in the bathroom is selected as the proposed product. Similarly, if the attribute of the target space A1 specified by the environmental information is "toilet", it is installed in the toilet like a toilet handrail or a raised toilet seat among the nursing care products B1 based on this environmental information. The care product B1 to be used is selected as the proposed product.

8A and 8B are schematic views showing a usage example of the long-term care product proposal support system 10 according to the present embodiment. In the examples of FIGS. 8A and 8B, it is assumed that the target space A1 is a “bathroom” and the nursing care product B1 is a “shower chair”. That is, as shown in FIG. 8A, the user U1 holds the client terminal 2 in a posture in which the imaging unit 21 on the back surface of the client terminal 2 faces the “bathroom” which is the target space A1. In this example, by imaging the bathroom as the target space A1 with the image pickup unit 21 of the client terminal 2, as shown in FIG. 8B, the object Im2 corresponding to the shower chair as the nursing care product B1 is transferred to the target space A1. The presentation screen D1 superimposed on the image Im1 is displayed. Thereby, for example, in the client terminal 2 provided with the display unit 22, the augmented reality (AR) display can be displayed as if the nursing care product B1 is installed in the target space A1.

The following is a list of examples of specifications that can be adopted in the nursing care product proposal support system 10 according to this embodiment. Here, we mainly focus on the specifications of the client terminal 2 (application program installed in).

The nursing care product proposal support system 10 is used not only in the outdoor space (entrance porch, etc.) but also in the indoor space such as the corridor, stairs, toilet, washroom, or bathroom in the facility as the target space A1 in which the nursing care product B1 is installed. Have the corresponding means. Similarly, the long-term care product proposal support system 10 has means for various long-term care products B1 such as a temporary handrail, a nursing bed, a portable toilet, a bathtub stand, and a shower chair as the long-term care product B1 to be selected as the long-term care product.

Further, the long-term care product proposal support system 10 is based on user information regarding the user C1 so as to support proposals of various types of long-term care products B1 instead of a specific type of long-term care product B1 (for example, only a long-term care bed). , Nursing care products B1 suitable for user C1 are narrowed down. That is, the long-term care product proposal support system 10 informs the user C1 based on not only the physical conditions (dimensional information, etc.) of the target space A1 but also information such as the physical condition, the degree of long-term care required, and the living pattern of the user C1. We propose the most suitable type of nursing care product B1. Further, the long-term care product proposal support system 10 has a means for displaying related information (installation example, information on installation or construction, etc.) about various types of long-term care product B1.

The various configurations described in the second embodiment can be appropriately combined with the various configurations (including modifications) described in the first embodiment.

(summary)
As described above, the long-term care product proposal support system (10) according to the first aspect includes a selection unit (11), a control unit (12), and an adjustment unit (13). The selection unit (11) selects the nursing care product (B1) installed in the target space (A1) as the proposed product from the plurality of nursing care products (B1). The control unit (12) superimposes an object (Im2) corresponding to the proposed product on the image (Im1) of the target space (A1) captured by the image pickup unit (21) and causes the display unit (22) to display the object (Im2). The adjusting unit (13) adjusts at least one of the size, orientation, and position of the object (Im2) to be displayed on the display unit (22).

According to this aspect, the situation where the nursing care product (B1) is installed in the target space (A1) can be simulated on the screen displayed on the display unit (22). Moreover, in the nursing care product (B1), where the impression and usability change greatly depending on the size, orientation, position, etc., at least one of the size, orientation, and position of the object (Im2) to be displayed on the display unit (22). Is adjusted by the adjustment unit (13). Therefore, at least one of the size, orientation, and position of the object (Im2) corresponding to the nursing care product (B1) is adjusted according to the image (Im1) of the target space (A1), so that the nursing care product (Im1) is actually used. It is possible to reproduce a screen close to the situation where B1) is installed in the target space (A1). Therefore, even if the nursing care product (B1) is not actually installed in the target space (A1), it is possible to make it easier for the user (C1) and the like to imagine the feeling of use of the nursing care product (B1). be. As a result, according to the long-term care product proposal support system (10), there is an advantage that it is possible to support the proposal of the long-term care product (B1) installed in the target space (A1).

In the nursing care product proposal support system (10) according to the second aspect, in the first aspect, the adjustment unit (13) determines the size and orientation of the object (Im2) based on the operation signal corresponding to the human operation. It has a manual adjustment function that adjusts at least one of the positions.

According to this aspect, the user (U1) can manually adjust at least one of the size, orientation, and position of the object (Im2).

In the nursing care product proposal support system (10) according to the third aspect, in the first or second aspect, the adjustment unit (13) determines the size of the object (Im2) based on the environmental information regarding the target space (A1). It has an automatic adjustment function that adjusts at least one of orientation and position.

According to this aspect, at least one of the size, orientation, and position of the object (Im2) is automatically adjusted, so that the labor for the adjustment operation is reduced.

In the third aspect, the nursing care product proposal support system (10) according to the fourth aspect adjusts at least one of the size, orientation, and position of the object (Im2) by imitating the appearance by the automatic adjustment function. do. The appearance here is the appearance when the nursing care product (B1) corresponding to the object (Im2) is installed in the target space (A1).

According to this aspect, for example, it is possible to reproduce the situation where the actual size nursing care product (B1) is installed in the target space (A1).

In the nursing care product proposal support system (10) according to the fifth aspect, in any one of the first to fourth aspects, the selection unit (11) is selected from a plurality of nursing care products (B1) based on environmental information. , Select a long-term care product (B1) suitable for installation in the target space (A1) as a proposed product. The environmental information is information about the target space (A1).

According to this aspect, a long-term care product (B1) suitable for installation in the target space (A1) can be selected as a proposed product.

In the nursing care product proposal support system (10) according to the sixth aspect, in the fifth aspect, the environmental information includes dimensional information regarding the dimensions of the target space (A1). The selection unit (11) evaluates whether or not the proposed product can be installed in the target space (A1) based on the dimensional information.

According to this aspect, it is possible to evaluate whether or not the nursing care product (B1) can be physically installed in the target space (A1).

In the nursing care product proposal support system (10) according to the seventh aspect, in the sixth aspect, when the selection unit (11) evaluates that the proposed product cannot be installed in the target space (A1), it proposes a substitute product. Select as.

According to this aspect, if the nursing care product (B1) cannot be physically installed in the target space (A1), an alternative plan can be provided.

In the nursing care product proposal support system (10) according to the eighth aspect, in any of the third to seventh aspects, the environmental information includes the manual input information set by the operation signal corresponding to the operation of a person.

According to this aspect, the user (U1) can manually input the environment information.

In the nursing care product proposal support system (10) according to the ninth aspect, in any one of the third to eighth aspects, the environmental information is the image (Im1) of the target space (A1) captured by the imaging unit (21). Contains auto-extract information extracted from.

According to this aspect, the user (U1) can reduce the time and effort of the operation for inputting the environmental information.

In the nursing care product proposal support system (10) according to the tenth aspect, in any one of the first to ninth aspects, the selection unit (11) is among the plurality of nursing care products (B1) based on the user information. Therefore, a long-term care product (B1) suitable for use by the user (C1) is selected as a proposed product. The user information is information about a user (C1) who uses the proposed product.

According to this aspect, a long-term care product (B1) suitable for use by the user (C1) can be selected as a proposed product.

In the nursing care product proposal support system (10) according to the eleventh aspect, in the tenth aspect, the user information includes physical information regarding the physical condition of the user (C1).

According to this aspect, the long-term care product (B1) suitable for the use of the user (C1) can be selected as the proposed product in consideration of the physical condition of the user (C1).

In the nursing care product proposal support system (10) according to the twelfth aspect, in the eleventh aspect, the physical information is information on at least one of the factors, the degree, and the body part that the user (C1) needs nursing care. including.

According to this aspect, a long-term care product (B1) suitable for use by the user (C1) is proposed in consideration of the factor, degree, and at least one of the body parts that the user (C1) needs long-term care. It can be selected as a product.

The nursing care product proposal support method according to the thirteenth aspect includes a selection process, a control process, and an adjustment process. In the selection process, the long-term care product (B1) installed in the target space (A1) is selected as the proposed product from the plurality of long-term care products (B1). In the control process, the object (Im2) corresponding to the proposed product is superimposed on the image (Im1) of the target space (A1) captured by the imaging unit (21) and displayed on the display unit (22). In the adjustment process, at least one of the size, orientation, and position of the object (Im2) to be displayed on the display unit (22) is adjusted.

According to this aspect, there is an advantage that it is possible to support the proposal of the nursing care product (B1) installed in the target space (A1).

The program according to the fourteenth aspect is a program for causing one or more processors to execute the nursing care product proposal support method according to the thirteenth aspect.

Not limited to the above aspects, various configurations (including modified examples) of the nursing care product proposal support system (10) according to the first and second embodiments can be embodied by the nursing care product proposal support method or program.

The configuration according to the second to twelfth aspects is not an essential configuration for the long-term care product proposal support system (10), and can be omitted as appropriate.

10 Nursing care product proposal support system 11 Selection unit 12 Control unit 13 Adjustment unit 21 Imaging unit 22 Display unit A1 Target space B1 Nursing care product C1 User Im1 Image Im2 Object

Claims

A selection unit that selects nursing care products to be installed in the target space as proposed products from multiple nursing care products,
A control unit that superimposes an object corresponding to the proposed product on the image of the target space captured by the imaging unit and displays it on the display unit.
The display unit includes an adjustment unit that adjusts at least one of the size, orientation, and position of the object to be displayed.
Nursing care product proposal support system.
The adjusting unit has a manual adjustment function for adjusting at least one of the size, orientation, and position of the object based on an operation signal corresponding to a human operation.
The long-term care product proposal support system according to claim 1.
The adjusting unit has an automatic adjustment function that adjusts at least one of the size, orientation, and position of the object based on the environmental information regarding the target space.
The long-term care product proposal support system according to claim 1 or 2.
In the automatic adjustment function, at least one of the size, orientation, and position of the object is adjusted by imitating the appearance when the nursing care product corresponding to the object is installed in the target space.
The long-term care product proposal support system according to claim 3.
The selection unit selects, as the proposed product, a nursing care product suitable for installation in the target space from the plurality of nursing care products based on the environmental information regarding the target space.
The long-term care product proposal support system according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
The environmental information includes dimensional information regarding the dimensions of the target space.
The selection unit evaluates whether or not the proposed product can be installed in the target space based on the dimensional information.
The nursing care product proposal support system according to claim 5.
When the selection unit evaluates that the proposed product cannot be installed in the target space, the selection unit selects an alternative product as the proposed product.
The nursing care product proposal support system according to claim 6.
The environmental information includes manually input information set by an operation signal corresponding to a human operation.
The long-term care product proposal support system according to any one of claims 3 to 7.
The environmental information includes automatic extraction information extracted from the image of the target space captured by the imaging unit.
The long-term care product proposal support system according to any one of claims 3 to 8.
Based on the user information about the user who uses the proposed product, the selection unit selects the nursing care product suitable for the user's use as the proposed product from the plurality of nursing care products.
The long-term care product proposal support system according to any one of claims 1 to 9.
The user information includes physical information regarding the physical condition of the user.
The nursing care product proposal support system according to claim 10.
The physical information includes information about at least one of the factors, degrees and parts of the body that the user needs care for.
The nursing care product proposal support system according to claim 11.
A selection process that selects the long-term care product to be installed in the target space as a proposed product from multiple long-term care products,
A control process for superimposing an object corresponding to the proposed product on the image of the target space captured by the imaging unit and displaying it on the display unit.
It has an adjustment process for adjusting at least one of the size, orientation, and position of the object to be displayed on the display unit.
Nursing care product proposal support method.
A program for causing one or more processors to execute the nursing care product proposal support method according to claim 13.